LSC UNITOUR User manual

24 Channels
48 Channels
UNITOUR ®
with Optional Dimming
User Manual
LSC Control Systems ©
[phone]
[email protected].au
www.lsccontrol.com.au
Version 2.03
February 2023

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contained in this manual may not match the exact operation of your product. Information
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manufacturer and in conjunction with this manual.
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or its authorised service agents. No liability will be accepted whatsoever for any loss or
damage caused by service, maintenance or repair by unauthorised personnel.
In addition, servicing by unauthorised personnel may void your warranty.
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Contents
1Product Description ................................................................................ 6
1.1 About this Manual...................................................................................................6
1.2 UNITOUR Overview................................................................................................6
1.3 Good Design Award................................................................................................8
1.4 Sizes and Options...................................................................................................8
1.4.1 Options............................................................................................................8
1.4.2 Deluxe Models DMX Outputs...........................................................................9
1.6 Front Panel...........................................................................................................10
1.6.1 Control Module (UHM, Unitour Head Module)...............................................11
1.6.2 Setup without 3 Phase Power........................................................................12
1.6.3 Output Modules Overview..............................................................................12
1.6.4 UDMT Dim + Switch Output Module ..............................................................13
1.6.5 USMT Switch Output Module.........................................................................13
1.7 Rear Panel............................................................................................................14
1.7.1 3 Phase Power Input, 24 Channel Model.......................................................14
1.7.2 3 Phase Power Input, 48 Channel Model.......................................................14
1.7.3 Power Status Indicators.................................................................................15
1.7.4 Controlled Power Output Connectors.............................................................15
1.7.5 Auxiliary Power Output Connectors ...............................................................15
1.7.6 cPOT Connector............................................................................................15
1.7.7 Earth Sense Lift.............................................................................................15
2Home Screen......................................................................................... 16
3Alarms and Indicators........................................................................... 18
3.1 Acknowledged Alarms ..........................................................................................18
3.2 Persistent Alarms..................................................................................................18
3.3 Control Module STATUS LED...............................................................................19
3.4 Output Module LEDs.............................................................................................19
3.5 Input Voltage and Current Limits...........................................................................20
3.6 Power Supply Connection Fault............................................................................20
4Configuring UNITOUR ........................................................................... 21
4.1 Overview...............................................................................................................21
4.2 PIN Access Levels................................................................................................21
4.3 Help......................................................................................................................22
4.4 Quick Setup..........................................................................................................22
4.5 Home Screen Menu Buttons.................................................................................25
4.6 Riggers Control.....................................................................................................25
4.6.1 Solo is Active.................................................................................................26

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4.6.2 Solo Inactive..................................................................................................26
4.7 Channel Modes.....................................................................................................27
4.7.1 Always Off .....................................................................................................27
4.7.2 Auto Power....................................................................................................27
4.7.3 Always On .....................................................................................................28
4.7.4 Switch 60%-40%............................................................................................28
4.7.5 Relay 1%-0%.................................................................................................28
4.7.6 Dimmer..........................................................................................................28
4.8 Source / Patch......................................................................................................28
4.8.1 Local..............................................................................................................30
4.8.2 Art-Net...........................................................................................................30
4.8.3 sACN.............................................................................................................31
4.8.4 DMX Address.................................................................................................32
4.9 View Currents.......................................................................................................32
4.9.1 Configure Currents.........................................................................................34
4.10 View Levels...........................................................................................................35
4.11 Local Control.........................................................................................................36
4.11.1 LED Illumination.............................................................................................36
4.11.2 Auto Power Control........................................................................................36
4.12 Advanced Menu....................................................................................................37
4.13 Auto Power Timing................................................................................................37
4.13.1 Stagger Time.................................................................................................38
4.13.1 Hold time .......................................................................................................38
4.14 Dimmer Setup.......................................................................................................38
4.14.1 Selecting Channels........................................................................................39
4.14.2 Min Level.......................................................................................................40
4.14.3 Max Level......................................................................................................40
4.14.4 Curves...........................................................................................................41
4.15 View Channels......................................................................................................42
4.16 View Sources........................................................................................................42
4.17 View Logs.............................................................................................................44
4.18 Load/Save ............................................................................................................44
4.19 DMX Outputs / Demux Setup................................................................................45
4.20 Set Power Limits...................................................................................................46
4.21 System Setting......................................................................................................47
4.21.1 Network .........................................................................................................47
4.21.2 Configure Alarms...........................................................................................48
4.21.3 Set Date and Time.........................................................................................49
4.21.4 Set Rack Name..............................................................................................50

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4.21.5 Reset To Defaults..........................................................................................50
4.21.6 Delete Show Files..........................................................................................52
4.21.1 Set PIN Codes...............................................................................................52
4.21.2 Removing PIN codes.....................................................................................53
4.21.1 Update Software (Firmware)..........................................................................53
4.21.1 Configure Syslog ...........................................................................................54
5Emergency Mode .................................................................................. 55
6HOUSTON X .......................................................................................... 55
7Output Connectors................................................................................ 56
7.1 Dual (parallel wired) Wieland 16-pole Multipin Sockets.........................................56
7.2 Dual (parallel wired) Wieland 10-pole Multipin Sockets.........................................56
7.3 Dual (parallel wired) Socapex 19-pin Multipin Sockets..........................................57
8Phasing ................................................................................................. 57
9Specifications ....................................................................................... 58
10 Feature History .................................................................................. 61
11 Terminology ....................................................................................... 62
11.1 DMX512A.............................................................................................................62
11.2 DMX Universes.....................................................................................................62
11.3 ArtNet ...................................................................................................................62
11.4 sACN....................................................................................................................62
11.5 RDM .....................................................................................................................62
12 Compliance Statements..................................................................... 63

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1Product Description
1.1 About this Manual
This “UNITOUR User Manual” describes the configuration and operation of the UNITOUR
Modular Power System.
Throughout this manual:
•A word in BOLD text represents a button on the touch screen or a physical button.
•Emphasis is indicated by underlining.
•When referring to DMX, the actual DMX signal might be from the DMX input or from
Art-Net or sACN.
•Notes and hints are in italic font
Illustrations in this manual show the “Deluxe”version of the UNITOUR. See section 1.4
1.2 UNITOUR Overview
UNITOUR is a premium portable power solution for video, audio and lighting for the events,
touring, film and TV markets. It is a totally flexible unit for power control of conventional, LED
or moving lights and provides perfect power solutions for LED video walls and audio systems.
UNITOUR is available with either 24 or 48 power output channels. The output channels are
arranged in modules, each containing 12 channels.
Two types of output module are available,
•USMT. A 12 channel, 16 amp per channel, Switch Relay Module
•UDMT. A 12 channel, 16 amp per channel, Dimmer/Relay Switch Module
The “Switch Relay Modules”are best suited to audio and video users. The dual-mode,
“Dimmer/Relay Modules”are best suited to lighting operators. The dimmers have the ability to
control any load including LEDs, incandescent, neon and fluorescent fixtures.
Output channels can be operated in any of the following modes,
•AUTO POWER mode. These channels will act as power switches and they will be
sequentially switched on, one output at a time, with a programmable time delay before
the next circuit turns on. In this waythe peak current drawn is always low and upstream
supply breakers will not trip. The sequence is started either automatically by the
presence of their selected control source or manually from the LOCAL CONTROL
button on the touch screen. For example, if all the lighting and video equipment is
powered from AUTO POWER channels that have the lighting control signal as their
control source, they will be automatically switched on without any user intervention
when the lighting console is turned on (and its output signal is detected) and be
automatically switched off a few minutes (programable time) after the lighting console
is turned off. See section 4.7.2
•SWITCH 60%-40% mode. The channel will act as a power switch and is individually
switched by the DMX level of a slot to which it is patched. This is the best mode to
provide remotely controlled power to lighting fixtures and AV equipment.
•RELAY 1%-0% mode. The channel will act as a power switch and is individually
switched by the DMX level of a slot to which it is patched. Relay mode differs from
switch mode in that it will switch on when its DMX level is 1% or higher This makes it
particularly useful when the controlling device (lighting console) is programmed with
long fade times. The “Relay” channel will switch on at the start of the up fade and
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•ALWAYS OFF. The channel cannot be turned on by UNITOUR (except in “Emergency
Mode”). See section 5. Warning, do not rely on this setting to isolate the power.
•ALWAYS ON. The channels will be sequentially switched on when power is applied to
UNITOUR. The channelcan only beswitchedoffby its channel RCBO(circuit breaker).
•DIMMER mode. The channel acts as a dimmer and utilizes pulse transformer
circuitry which allows it to control difficult loads including neon, motors and low
wattage lamps as well LEDs and convention incandescent lamps. This mode is not
available on USMT switch modules.
The UNITOUR is all about safety for both the operator and the equipment attached to it. The
power to each output is switched by internal relays. This allows UNITOUR to provide
protection by switching off the power in the event of a lost neutral or if the input voltage is
excessive or too low (configurable settings). In addition, there is a 30mA RCBO (Residual
Current Breaker with Over-current) per output providing earth leakage and current overload
protection.
Nuisance circuit breaker tripping is overcome by using ZCSS (Zero Cross Soft Start) that
switches on the relay as the mains voltage passes through the zero point of the sine wave.
The UNITOUR’s clever software provides real-time voltage and current monitoring per phase,
as well asload current (RMS and Peak) and earth leakage current (RMS and Peak)monitoring
per channel. The peak readings are logged with a time/date stamp, helping to identify the
cause of a tripped breaker. Warning thresholds can be set to alert you when each channels
earth leakage current or load current are approaching limits. This can help you to take
measures to prevent a loss of power by redistributing loads or replacing faulty equipment
before the breaker trips.
On large complex showsystems, it is vitally important to monitor whatis happening within your
system, from anywhere. UNITOUR solves this issue and can be configured and interrogated
locally on the built-in large touchscreen or remotely via LSC’s HOUSTON X monitoring and
configuration software.
Pre-show, the UNITOUR racks can be configured without connecting them to 3-phase power.
Just connect all theracksvia a PoEEthernet switch which powers the UNITOUR Head Module
allowing local or network configuration.
An optional SMS service allows the UNITOUR to send a text message directly to a technician
when specified alarms or warnings are triggered. Future feature.

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1.3 Good Design Award
The Australian Good Design Awards are the highest honour
for design and innovation in Australia.
The LSC UNITOUR received a prestigious Good Design
Award Winner Accolade in the Product Design category in
recognition for outstanding design and innovation.
The Good Design Awards Jurycommented: “A innovative way of providing power at live event,
the UNITOUR individually monitors all device outputs to give operators complete peace of
mind. The modular design is commendable, as is the dimmable 'stealth' front panel.”
Dr. Brandon Gien, CEO of Good Design Australia and Chair of the Australian Good Design
Awards said: “To be recognised with an Australian Good Design Award is a significant
achievement, given the incredibly high standard of projects submitted in this year’s Awards.
The Good Design Award is a valuable independent endorsement of professional design
quality. It tells the world this project not only represents design excellence, but it also
surpasses the criteria for design innovation and design impact.”
1.4 Sizes and Options
UNITOUR is available in 2 sizes.
24 Output Channels
48 Output Channels
Both sizes can be supplied as either standard or deluxe models (see section 1.4.2).
1.4.1 Options
The UNITOUR can be supplied with the following options,
Output Modules.
Two types of output modules are available. Each module provides 12 outputs.
•UDMT Dimmer/Relay Switch module. See section 1.6.4
•USMT Relay Switch module. See section 1.6.5
Main Switch.
The 48 channel model has a choice of main (input) switch,
•MCCB (Moulded Case Circuit Breaker)
•MCCB + RCD (Residual Current Device)

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Output Connectors
There is a choice of output connectors,
•Socapex 19-pin
•Wieland 16-pole
•Wieland 10-pole
Road Case
The road-case can be supplied with either lift off lids or sliding doors.
Patch panel
The 48 channel model can be supplied with an optional top mounted patch bay using
Wieland GST18 connectors providing 2:1 parallel patching of every output plus two
connectors and ammeter for load/lamp testing. Patch leads are available separately.
See section 9 for all specifications.
1.4.2 Deluxe Models DMX Outputs
Deluxe models of UNITOUR are fitted with an internal 6 port A/RDM/Ethernet to DMX512
converter supporting Art-Net and sACN and a DMX-RDM splitter.
The 6 outputs are on the rear of the UNITOUR rack. There is a “DATA” LED immediately
adjacent to each output showing if that channel output is active. It flickers when DMX is
transmitted.
24 Channel Version
48 Channel Version
Deluxe Model DMX512-A Outputs
Each output can be individually configured to output DMX from any of the control signals that
are being received by UNITOUR (Art-Net, sACN, DMX). See section 4.19 for details on how
to assign input signals to the DMX outputs.
6 DMX Outputs,
A thru F
Data LED

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1.6 Front Panel
24 Channel UNITOUR 48 Channel UNITOUR
The top section contains the Control Module (alsoknown as the UHM, Unitour Head Module).
See section 1.6.1 below.
The centre section contains the output modules. Each module has either 12 switched output
channels or 12 switching/dimmer output channels. Each output channel has its own RCBO
circuit breaker. See section 1.6.3
The bottom section of the rack contains the following switches and breakers.
•Master 3-phase Input Power Switch with the following options:
Australian and New Zealand models can have either a programmable MCCB 400A
auto switch or a programmable MCCB 400A auto switch plus programmable RCD
Export models can have either a hard wired input (no main switch), a programmable
MCCB 400A auto switch or a programmable MCCB 400A auto switch plus
programmable RCD
•Two 3-phase circuit breakers (24 channel model) or four 3-phase circuit breakers (48
channel models) that feed the output modules. These breakers should not be
operated when their output modules are under load
•One 3-phase circuit breakers that feeds the 3-phase Auxiliary Output
•Three single phase circuit breakers that feed the three single phase Auxiliary Outputs
Unitours are fitted with red/green input “Power Status Indicators”. All indicators must be green
before switching on.
Circuit breakers
feeding output
modules A & B
Output
module D
Auxiliary Outputs
Circuit breakers
Output
module B
Output
module C
Control
Module
Output
module A
Master
Input Power
Switch
Input Power
Status
Indicators
Master
Input Power
Switch
Auxiliary Outputs
Circuit breakers
Circuit breakers
feeding output
modules A to D
Control
Module